P8Launcher vs Continuo TicTacToe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
P8Launcher
Organize, customize, and play your PICO-8 game collection on iPhone. Features include customizable controls, library management, and local multiplayer. Play imported carts offline and connect with creators.
- Customizable touch controls and controller mappings
- Library organization with tags and artwork
- Local multiplayer via P8Link Play
- Offline cart playback
- Auto save and resume functionality
- Multiple display styles
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P8Launcher is a free companion app for organizing and playing your PICO-8 carts on iPhone. Built using p8rt_ios, a WebAssembly module provided by Zep (creator of PICO-8) for building iOS companion apps, P8Launcher offers a highly customizable way to manage, personalize, and play your collection while keeping original cart threads and creators easy to reach. Customize Your Experience • Move and resize touch controls anywhere on the screen • Create custom mappings for supported game controllers • Use touch control layouts and controller profiles globally or save unique settings for individual carts • Personalize your library and gameplay with custom artwork and backgrounds • Choose display styles including CRT, LCD, Pixel Grid, and more • Access your library faster with Home Screen widgets and app icon Quick Actions Organize Your Library • Apply genre tags, mark favorites, rename carts, and customize cover artwork • Search and sort your collection to quickly find what to play next • Track on-device play statistics and earn in-app achievements Save and Resume • Use Auto Save, Quick Save, or manual save states • Enable Auto Resume globally or for individual carts to pick up where you left off P8Link Play • Host or join nearby sessions with up to four players, each using their own iPhone • Uses Wi-Fi Aware for a secure, direct local connection • No router, internet connection, account, or server required • The host runs the cart and audio, while guests receive streamed gameplay video and play from their own device Import and Play • Visit the Lexaloffle BBS in your default browser and import carts into P8Launcher • Import carts manually through the Files app • Import multicart games from either the BBS or the Files app • Play imported carts offline • Use supported game controllers during gameplay and to navigate throughout much of the app • Open the original BBS thread for each cart to read updates, join discussions, and support its creator Backup and Restore • Back up your library and related app data to a ZIP file • Restore your library later or move it to another device Free and Private • 100% free, with no advertisements or subscriptions • No account, analytics, or tracking • P8Launcher does not upload your library or app data to the developer or any server • P8Link Play uses a direct, local connection and does not send session data to the developer or any server P8Launcher is an independent companion application and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Lexaloffle Games. PICO-8 and the Lexaloffle BBS are products of Lexaloffle Games. App Store screenshot designs adapted from templates by AppLaunchpad, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Changes were made. Full attribution and the original source link can be found in the app.
Continuo TicTacToe
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Play tic tac toe that keeps going. Scroll across a continuous board, track your moves, and replay games with rich history tools. Perfect for quick matches or thoughtful sessions. FEATURES • Continuous board Play on a board that extends as you go, not a fixed 3x3 grid. • Smart move history See every mark in order, then jump back in time with: - Undo Latest Move - Rewind to any earlier move - Remove this and newer moves • Clear visual focus - Center the whole board with a tap - Center the latest move to stay oriented - Zoom controls with a quick reset option • Flexible new games - Start a New Game anytime - Fast Rematch with the same setup - Board size presets to match how long you want to play • Customizable play Adjust gameplay and appearance settings so the board feels just right. • Appearance options - Choose themes that suit your style - Pick player color palettes - Optional mode where X and O share a color, with a clear warning if enabled • Helpful tools - Rules section for a quick refresher - Players setup to configure who is playing - Dedicated Feedback and About screens • Access and feel - Haptic feedback for satisfying moves (where supported) - Accessibility-minded announcements for key events • Control your board - Clear Board to start fresh, including move history - Center board and reset zoom in one action Get a fresh take on tic tac toe, with a continuous board, clear history, and controls that put you in charge of every move. Standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: P8Launcher at Free against Continuo TicTacToe's $1.00. Continuo TicTacToe's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
P8Launcher is free to download; Continuo TicTacToe costs $1.00 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | P8Launcher | Continuo TicTacToe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $1.00 |
| Rating | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | — |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 12+ | +4 |
| Developer | Eric Arnold | Ona Pacholo Asis |
In-app purchases
P8Launcher
No in-app purchases
Continuo TicTacToe
No in-app purchases
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